When to apply

Internship year

During your final year of university, you need to apply for your postgraduate year 1 (PGY1).

PGY1 is primarily spent in public hospitals and/or community settings and consists of rotations that provide practical experience in each of the speciality areas of Australian medicine.

Postgraduate Medical Councils (PMCs) in each state/ territory are responsible for developing the education and training requirements for the internship year and can assist with the process of matching with and applying to hospitals in your state/territory.

Postgraduate resident years

While there is no requirement to complete hospital training (PGY2) prior to entry into general practice training, some junior doctors choose to undertake 1 – 2 years of hospital experience before committing to a specialist training program.

If you do complete additional hospital experience after your internship, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) once you commence general practice training.